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Coffee Break: Simon Pump

Coffee Break: Simon Pump

We did the classic black pump roundup earlier today — these low, speckled pumps are anything but that. I actually love all of the colors this shoe comes in — the pink snake (shown here) is really fun, while the black/gray/white snake feels like a much more sophisticated polka dot. (They also come in a…

The Hunt: Interview Pumps

The Hunt: Interview Pumps

Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic…

Holiday Weekend Open Thread

Holiday Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. In a “pigs are flying past my window” moment, I am seriously considering buying over-the-knee boots. I keep seeing women wearing them with jeans and leggings, and — so long as the heel is flat or nearly flat — they always look amazingly chic and stylish, and…